2025-12-01 – Weekly Receptionist News : Top courses for tech-savvy desks

Last week, our community focused on enhancing our skills and improving workflow efficiency. Members shared various online courses ideal for receptionists looking to integrate more technology into their roles. There was also an engaging conversation about optimizing the use of QR badges to streamline visitor check-ins. These discussions highlighted our community’s commitment to staying ahead of industry trends and improving day-to-day operations.


This Week’s Hot Topics

Best courses for tech-forward desks
Members are exploring online courses that can help receptionists keep up with the latest tech, ensuring that our desks not only look modern but function efficiently. This is crucial as technology continues to evolve in our field.
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Tweaking our QR badge flow
There’s an interesting thread on refining the QR badge process for visitor management. It’s a practical discussion aimed at making check-ins faster and more seamless, which is essential for improving guest experience.
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Thanks for staying engaged and contributing to our vibrant discussions. Looking forward to seeing more great ideas in the forum!

Switched to ‘QR badges’ last week; keep a paper backup for dead phones.

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Enabled ‘Add to Wallet’ on invites — scans faster; keep a tiny charger handy.

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